GAT Subject Test (Botany)

National Testing Service Pakistan

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Anna IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Many find it strange that her writing is thought to be tortuous; her recent essays, although longer than most of her earlier essays, are extremely_______.

Anmol Qamar

It is tedious right option?

Anna IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

The author presents the life of Zane Grey with _____ unusual in a biographer: he is not even convinced that Grey was a good writer.

Fani Warraich

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Bashir Farooqi IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

During their operational lifetimes, the majority of spacecraft currently face minimal risk of collision with space junk, but given the number of new satellites launched each year, the orbital environment is likely to be less ________ in the future.

Bashir Farooqi IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Florence Nightingale was ___ in the development of modern medicine, ___ such practices as sanitization of hospital wards and isolation of actively infected patients.

Florence Nightingale was a pioneer in the development of modern medicine. She was an innovator who initiated such practices as sanitization of hospital wards and isolation of actively infected patients. She was not a collaborator who rejected these practices, nor was she a maverick who protested them. She was an individual who saw the need for these practices and worked to implement them. The other choices are incorrect. A collaborator is someone who works with others. Nightingale did not work with others to reject these practices. A maverick is someone who goes against the established order. Nightingale did not go against the established order by protesting these practices. A pioneer is someone who is the first to do something. Nightingale was not the first person to suggest these practices, but she was the first person to successfully implement them. An individualist is someone who does things their own way. Nightingale did not do things her own way by standardizing these practices. She worked with others to standardize them.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Linda Greenhouse's articles for the New York Times are an outstanding example of ___, capsulizing prose into a necessarily limited space.

Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Roberto Clement was seen as ___ during his life because of both his selflessness on the baseball field and his humanitarian work in his native Nicaragua

Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

His habit of spending more than he earned left him in a state of perpetual------ but he------------hoping to see a more affluent day

Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Known for his commitment to numerous worthy causes, the philanthropist deserved------ for his-----------

Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

You should --------this paragraph in order to make your essay more-----

Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

A------glance pays-----attention to details

Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Surprisingly enough, it is more difficult to write about the--------than about the---and strange.

The sentence is comparing the difficulty of writing about two different things. The first part of the sentence sets up the contrast by stating that it is more difficult to write about something "surprisingly enough" than something else. The key to understanding the correct answer is to recognize the contrast between the two words in each pair. "Commonplace" refers to things that are ordinary, everyday, or familiar. These are things that are not particularly interesting or unusual. "Exotic" refers to things that are foreign, unusual, or unique. These are things that are out of the ordinary and intriguing because of their distinctiveness. Given this contrast, it makes sense that it would be more difficult to write about something commonplace (which lacks inherent interest or novelty) compared to something exotic (which has a built-in level of intrigue and uniqueness). Therefore, option C is the correct answer because it correctly captures this contrast in difficulty.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

A-----response is one that is made with----------.

In this sentence, a "speedy" response is described as one made with "alacrity," which means briskness, eagerness, or willingness to respond quickly and with enthusiasm. This choice of words creates a logical and coherent sentence.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

3. A----is a-------.

In this sentence, a "norm" is described as a "standard." This pairing of words makes sense and creates a coherent sentence. Norms often refer to accepted standards or behaviors within a group or society.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

It is widely believed that a nuclear war could ____ enough smoke and dust to block out the sun and freeze the earth.

In this context, "billow" means to produce large quantities of smoke and dust, which could have the described catastrophic effects on the environment.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Consumption of red meat has ____ because its fat content has become a worrisome and ____ matter.

In this context, "declined" fits with the idea that people are eating less red meat, and "controversial" suggests that there is debate or disagreement about its health implications, particularly related to its fat content
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

It takes ____ character to ____ the extremities of the arctic region.

Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Consumers refused to buy meat products from the company because of rumors that the water supply at the meat processing plant was ______; the rumors, however, were quite ______, with no hard evidence to back them up.

This choice of words creates a coherent sentence where "contaminated" refers to the rumors about the water supply being polluted, and "unsubstantiated" means that there was no concrete evidence to support these rumors
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Many kinds of harmful viruses are unhindered when passing through different parts of the host organism; indeed, there are few organic substances which such viruses’ cannot______.

Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Their conversation was unsettling, for the gravity of their topic contrasted so oddly with the ______ of their tone

Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Throughout the animal kingdom, ____ bigger than the elephant.

Fani Warraich IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Although its publicity has been ___, the film itself is intelligent, well-acted, handsomely produced and altogether ___

Fani Warraich IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

The Inuit natives of Alaska's North Slope worry that ___ oil exploration might ___their sensitive natural environment.

Fani Warraich IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Ants live in colonies based on ___; each member contributes to the good of all by actively working with others in performing necessary tasks.

Sidis IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

In the given sentence, identify the gerund phrase: "Running marathons in extreme weather conditions requires immense determination and endurance."

A gerund phrase is a phrase consisting of a gerund (a verb form ending in "-ing") and any modifiers or complements. In this sentence, "Running marathons" functions as a gerund phrase because "running" is a gerund acting as the subject of the sentence.
Sidis IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Identify the logical fallacy in the following argument: "I've never seen a black swan; therefore, black swans do not exist."

The argument makes a broad generalization based on insufficient evidence. Seeing no black swans personally does not necessarily mean that they do not exist; it's just an insufficient sample size to draw such a conclusion.
Sidis IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Choose the word that best completes the analogy: Adorn: Decorate :: _______ : Amass

"Adorn" is a synonym for "decorate." Similarly, "Hoard" is a synonym for "amass" or collect in large quantities.
Sidis IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Verbal Reasoning

Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentence :"The stars danced playfully in the sky."

Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities. In this sentence, the stars are described as "dancing playfully," which is a human characteristic attributed to them.
Sidis IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Analytical Reasoning

An office building has five floors, numbered one through five. Each floor has a different color carpet: red, blue, green, yellow, and white. The following conditions must be met: i. The red carpet cannot be on the top floor. ii. The blue carpet must be above the green carpet but below the yellow carpet. iii. The white carpet must be on a higher floor than the green carpet but cannot be on the top floor. In which of the following arrangements is the sequence of floors correctly matched with the colors of their respective carpets?

The arrangement follows all the given conditions: red is not on the top floor, blue is above green and below yellow, and white is above green but not on the top floor.
Sidis IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Analytical Reasoning

In a certain company, there are seven executives: Adam, Ben, Chris, David, Emily, Fiona, and Grace. They are seated in a row of chairs. The following conditions must be met: i. Adam cannot sit next to Chris or Emily. ii. Ben must sit next to David. iii. Fiona cannot sit at either end of the row. Which of the following is a valid arrangement of the executives?

In this arrangement, all the given conditions are met: Adam is not next to Chris or Emily, Ben is next to David, and Fiona is not at either end of the row.
Fani Warraich

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Sidis IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Analytical Reasoning

Five friends – Alex, Brian, Chris, David, and Eric – are participating in a singing competition. They will perform one after the other. The following conditions must be met: i. Alex cannot perform before David or Eric. ii. Brian must perform before Chris. iii. David cannot be the first or last to perform. In which of the following sequences can the friends perform according to the given conditions?

This sequence satisfies all conditions: Alex does not perform before David or Eric, Brian performs before Chris, and David is neither first nor last.
Sidis IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Analytical Reasoning

In a chess tournament, there are six players: Alice, Bob, Carol, David, Emily, and Frank. Each player plays exactly once against each of the other players. The following conditions must be met: i. Alice must play against Bob and Emily. ii. Carol cannot play against David or Frank. iii. Emily must play against Alice and David. How many different matches can be played in total?

There are six players, so each player plays against five other players. However, the matches involving Alice, Emily, and Carol are determined by the given conditions, resulting in 12 matches.
Sidis IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY   -   Analytical Reasoning

Five books – A, B, C, D, and E – are placed on a shelf. The following conditions must be met: i. Book A cannot be placed next to book B. ii. Book C must be placed between books B and D. iii. Book E must be placed somewhere to the right of book A. Which of the following represents a valid arrangement of the books on the shelf, from left to right?

In this arrangement, all the given conditions are met: A is not next to B, C is between B and D, and E is to the right of A.
Breezy Thomas BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which of the following plant hormones is primarily responsible for promoting cell elongation and stem growth?

Auxin is known for its role in promoting cell elongation, stem growth, and tropisms such as phototropism and gravitropism.
Breezy Thomas BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which plant family includes species commonly known as legumes, characterized by their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen?

Fabaceae, also known as the pea or legume family, includes plants like beans, peas, and lentils, known for their nitrogen-fixing ability and distinctive fruit type.
Breezy Thomas BIOLOGY   -   Botany

In a dihybrid cross between two pea plants (TtRr x TtRr), what is the probability of obtaining an offspring that is homozygous recessive for both traits?

In a dihybrid cross, the probability of obtaining a homozygous recessive offspring for both traits is 1/4 for each trait, so the combined probability is (1/4) * (1/4) = 1/16.
Breezy Thomas BIOLOGY   -   Botany

In which ecological biome would you expect to find plants adapted to periodic flooding and anaerobic soil conditions?

Wetlands, including marshes and swamps, often experience periodic flooding and have anaerobic soil conditions, leading to the adaptation of specific plant species.
Breezy Thomas BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What is the primary mode of transmission for the fungal pathogen causing powdery mildew in plants?

Powdery mildew fungi release airborne spores that spread the disease to nearby plants, making it a common mode of transmission in many plant species.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What is the primary photosynthetic pigment in plants?

Chlorophyll a is like a solar panel for plants. It absorbs sunlight, mainly in the blue and red wavelengths, and uses that energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, the plant's food.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

In which part of the plant does the Calvin cycle occur?

The Calvin cycle is like a kitchen where the plant prepares its food. It happens in the stroma, the space inside the chloroplast, where carbon dioxide is turned into glucose during photosynthesis.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which of the following plant hormones is responsible for cell elongation?

Auxins are like stretchers for plant cells, making them grow longer. They help plants bend towards light (phototropism) by elongating the cells on the shaded side.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What is the term for water loss in plants through small openings on the leaves?

Transpiration is like sweating for plants. Water moves from the roots to the leaves and exits through tiny pores called stomata, helping cool the plant and pull more water up from the roots.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which of the following is a C4 plant known for its efficient photosynthesis in hot climates?

C4 plants like maize have a special way of photosynthesizing. They use a different process that allows them to keep growing even when it?s hot and dry, unlike C3 plants like wheat.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

In which tissue of a plant would you find vessels and tracheids?

Xylem is like a plant?s water pipe. Vessels and tracheids are tube-like structures that carry water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. Phloem, on the other hand, carries food.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What is the name of the mutualistic association between fungi and plant roots?

Mycorrhiza is like a win-win friendship between fungi and plant roots. The fungi help the plant absorb water and nutrients, while the plant gives the fungi some food in return.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which of the following is a gymnosperm?

Gymnosperms are like nature?s first seed plants. They produce seeds without flowers or fruits. Pine trees are gymnosperms because their seeds are found in cones, not in fruits.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which type of meristem is responsible for the secondary growth in plants?

Lateral meristems are like construction workers that make the plant grow thicker, not taller. They?re responsible for secondary growth, increasing the plant?s girth (width), especially in woody plants.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which plant hormone is associated with fruit ripening?

Ethylene is like a signal that tells the fruit, "It's time to ripen!" It helps fruits like bananas and tomatoes soften and change color as they mature. It also triggers leaf fall in autumn.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What is the process by which plants convert nitrogen from the atmosphere into a form they can use?

Nitrogen fixation is like a plant?s ability to take nitrogen from the air and turn it into something it can use, like a chef turning raw ingredients into a meal. Special bacteria in the soil help plants like legumes do this.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which type of venation is commonly found in monocots?

In monocots, the veins in the leaves run parallel to each other, like lines on a highway. This is different from dicots, which have reticulate (branching) venation, like a web.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What is the primary function of the Casparian strip in roots?

The Casparian strip is like a one-way valve in plant roots. It ensures that once water enters the plant, it doesn't leak back out, forcing water to move through cells in a controlled manner.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which of the following is an example of a xerophyte?

Xerophytes like cacti are like plants that live in deserts. They?ve adapted to dry environments by storing water in their stems and having spines instead of leaves to reduce water loss.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What is the sugar produced during photosynthesis?

Glucose is like a plant's energy snack. It?s the sugar plants make using sunlight during photosynthesis, which they then use for energy or store for later as starch.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which structure in the plant leaf is responsible for gas exchange?

Stomata are like tiny doors that open and close to let gases in and out of the plant. They let carbon dioxide in for photosynthesis and release oxygen, while also allowing water vapor to escape.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What is the main difference between dicot and monocot seeds?

The cotyledon is like a seed?s food supply. Monocots have one cotyledon, while dicots have two. This is the major difference between these two types of plants, and it also influences their root, stem, and leaf structure.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What type of asexual reproduction is common in strawberries?

Vegetative propagation is like growing new plants from a piece of the original plant. Strawberries use runners (horizontal stems) to produce new plants, making exact copies of the parent without needing seeds.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

What is the main component of plant cell walls?

Cellulose is like a plant?s brick wall. It?s a strong carbohydrate that makes the cell wall rigid and helps plants stand tall. It?s made of sugar molecules linked together in long chains.
shahzaib hassan BIOLOGY   -   Botany

Which type of vascular tissue is responsible for transporting sugars in plants?

Phloem is like the plant?s food delivery system. It moves sugars (produced by photosynthesis) from the leaves to the rest of the plant, ensuring that all parts get the energy they need to grow and function.

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Sidis
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